Travel Guide to Bamberg Cathedral

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from a location in Franconian Switzerland, take the A73 autobahn towards Bamberg. Depending on your starting point, follow local signs to connect to the A73. Once on the A73, take the exit towards Bamberg-West and merge onto B299. Follow signs towards Bamberg city center. Once you arrive in Bamberg, follow the signs to 'Dom' (Cathedral) which will lead you to Dompl. where Bamberg Cathedral is located. There is parking available nearby, but be aware that some areas may require payment.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Bamberg Cathedral using public transportation, find the nearest railway station in Franconian Switzerland, such as in Forchheim or Ebermannstadt. Board a regional train towards Bamberg (the journey usually takes around 30-45 minutes). Once you arrive at Bamberg's main train station (Bamberg Bahnhof), exit the station and catch a local bus (lines 901, 902, or 903) towards the city center. Get off at the 'Domplatz' stop, which is a short walk from Bamberg Cathedral located at Dompl., 96049 Bamberg.

• Walking

  If you are already in the city center of Bamberg, you can easily walk to Bamberg Cathedral. From the main market square (Marktplatz), head towards the Domstraße. Continue following this street until you reach Dompl. The Cathedral will be directly in front of you. This walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes and allows you to enjoy the beautiful architecture of Bamberg along the way.